Dark Academia
Exterior of Saint Peter’s, Rome
Viviano Codazzi
A grand architectural view of Saint Peter's Basilica during a 17th-century Roman procession.
Dramatic Bold
High-presence works with contrast, confidence, and stronger visual punch.
Stronger contrast, deeper color, and confident composition give these works their statement-making energy.
Old World Portraits
Napoleon in Egypt
Jean-Léon Gérôme
An iconic 19th-century portrait by Jean-Léon Gérôme depicting Napoleon Bonaparte during his historic Egyptian campaign.
oil paint
The Assumption of the Virgin
Peter Paul Rubens
A dynamic Baroque masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens depicting the ethereal ascent of the Virgin Mary.
Old World Portraits
Mr. Robert Gwillym
Joseph Wright of Derby
A striking 18th-century portrait featuring a man in a rich crimson coat set against a dramatic, atmospheric sky.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Saint Sebastian Comforted by Angels
Pieter Thijs
An elegant Baroque depiction of Saint Sebastian being comforted by celestial figures after his ordeal.
Contains disturbing content
Moody Landscapes
The Battle of Valmy
Horace Vernet
A grand historical masterpiece by Horace Vernet capturing the sweeping scale and dramatic atmosphere of the Battle of Valmy.